Sikkim leads in promotion of adventure, eco & wellness tourism: Union Minister

Namchi: The Union Minister for Tourism, Kumari Selja on Monday inaugurated the Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco Tourism at Chamchey, South Sikkim, and also laid foundation stone of a Heliport at the same premises. The Union Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling, Mrs. Tika Maya Chamling, Minister for Tourism Bhim Dhungel, other state cabinet Ministers, Union Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee, Additional Secretary Sanjay Kothari.

She said, adventure tourism, eco tourism and wellness tourism are the three niche segments of India’s tourism products and her ministry attaches great importance towards development and promotion of these segments. She said, India which was traditionally considered a cultural destination for several decades has now emerged as an important destination for adventure, eco and wellness holidays for discerning international travelers. No other country in the world offers the variety of adventure opportunities, which India does, she observed.

The Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco Tourism in Sikkim would be the first of its kind in India.